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Hunter Valley · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

1,421 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 47 of 72

Magistrate's Strong Criticism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 4

At the Temora Police Court, Mr. Butler, the Police Magistrate, made some strong remarks when dismissing a case against a British subject, samuel Porter, for using…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, August 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 6

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court this morning was occupied by Mr. C. H. Gale, P. M. IMPROPER BEHAVIOUR…

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Woman Sentenced To 10 YEARS. "You Deserve No Consideration At All

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 4

The Chief Justice, Sir Pope Cooper at Monday's criminal sittings of the Brisbane Supremo Court, when sentencing a middle-aged married woman, Edith…

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The Municipal Saleyards. Sunday Drinking Reports From Council's Officers and Police

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 3

Some sensational statements have been made of late in regard to the municipal saleyards, where it is alleged drinking has been going on of a Sunday by soldiers from…

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H.M.A.S. Sydney. Prize Court Award for Sinking the Emden. London Tuesday

Singleton Argus · Thursday 24 August 1916 · page 2

The Prize Court has awarded H.M.A.S. Sydney £1985 sterling for sinking the German light cruiser Emden…

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Bellbird News. Insufficient Police Supervision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 3

According to the views of prominent residents of Bellbird, the time has arrived when a police constable should be stationed in the township. At intervals the place…

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Soldiers and Deferred Pay. Question Chops Up in Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 25 August 1916 · page 2

The question of deferred pay for soldiers cropped up at the Paddington Police Court, When William James Rodgers, 37, who were the R.S.A. badge, was charged…

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Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 2

At the police court on Thursday, before Mr. Allnutt, P.M., Walter Lambert summoned Charles Hamilton for assault: Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fixed £1, with 6/…

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An Assault Case

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 6

The only case which came before Mr R. H. V. Allnutt, P.M., at the Police Court on Thursday was one in which Walter Lambert summoned Charles…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, August 21

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 14

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court on Monday, was occupied by Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M. Richard Smith pleaded guilty to riotous…

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West Maitland Police Court. Thursday, August 21

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 8

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court on Thursday, was occupied by Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M. IMPROPER BEHAVIOUR…

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Small Debts Court

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 14
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In the Small Debts Court Sidney Marker proceeded against A. L. Smith, of the firm of Smith Bros., claim for £6 in regard to the sale of a dairy cow…

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Woman Sentenced to 10 Years. "You Deserve No Consideration at All."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 26 August 1916 · page 10

The Chief Justice of Queensland, Sir Pope Cooper, at the criminal sittings of the Brisbane Supreme Court, when sentencing a middle-aged woman, Edith Mary M'Hwrick,…

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West Maitland Police Court. Monday, August 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 August 1916 · page 6

The bench at the West Maitland Police Court to-day was occupied by Mr. C. H. Gale P.M. VISITORS TO THE RACES…

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Police Magistrate to Relieve

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 4

The Police Magistrate, Mr. C. H. Gate has received intimation that he is to relieve Mr. Adrian, S. M., at Newcastle next week. He will be away for several weeks…

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Woman Sentenced to 10 Years. "You Deserve No Consideration at All."

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 1

The Chief Justice, Sir Pope Cooper, at Monday's criminal sittings of the Brisbane Supreme Court, when sentencing a middle-aged married woman, Edith…

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Dentist's Appeal. Dismissed by the Full Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 6

Reserved judgment was delivered yesterday by the State Full Court, consisting of Mr. Justice Gordon and Mr. Justice Street, in the appeal of William Edward Thomas,…

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New Zealand Deserter. Parents' Home In Danger. Police and Military Protection. (By Telegraph.) Auckland

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 29 August 1916 · page 2

It is understood in New Zealand that the parents of the soldier who is reported to have deserted, reside in Win Wairarapa district…

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Cessnock District. Police Court

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 August 1916 · page 7

At the peace court on Monday, before Mr. G. Harris, J.P., John Doolan was fined 5s, or 24 hours, for drunkenness, and 10s, or 7 days, for the railway indecent language, and for travelling on…

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